Our disabled son's father David age 18 ... USMC 1968/69 SW DaNang Lost an entire Platoon while called back to parents in US ... Received the message and went back to nam early to walk point - 3 Purple Hearts, Republic of Vietnam Palm and Cross Medal, Naval Service Award and Sgt. by age 20 then a Police Investigator and Polygraph Examiner ... David never got over losing his brother Marines while shortly gone on emergency leave ... Buried at Arlington National Cemetery in 1985 ... Rest In Peace with God ... Never Forgotten ... Our son disabled by Agent Orange - hips and legs at birth in leg braces, partially autistic, learning disabled with heart condition... My neighbor's husband a pilot was shot down and is M.I.A. in Vietnam leaving behind his wife and baby daughter when I was 17 in high school. Thank you sir for this video. God bless you.
@kenzpenz
3 жыл бұрын
I am a retired US Army Captain, and I tell you I am so impressed with this man. He tells it like it really was, without the BS . You can see it on his face, just how disgusted he was of war, and rightly so and especially about killing that woman NVA. When he spoke of the CO firing of a .45 pistol shot. That damn round alerted the entire NVA and caused the loss of many marines. I carried a .45 Pistol but never got to use it in combat. I had the pistol taken away from because some damn fool LT in base camp accidently fired his .45 and wounded another LT. We were told if it wasn't our issue weapon we weren't allowed to carry. Oh yeah and my M16 jammed twice and the second time got me wounded on my second tour. But here I go again. using this man site for my BS story. I could listen to this man tell his stories about the Vietnam War for hours. Thank you Marine for your service you are indeed a hero, whether you believe it or not. Bless you sir....Ken Bartlett 83 year old Vet, with two purple hearts.
@para55a2
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Capt. Bartlett !
@robertboney4493
3 жыл бұрын
The 45 automatic saved a lot of lives in WWII and Korea, as weapon of last resort.
@afellowamericanafellowamer5317
3 жыл бұрын
If you fought in that war you can talk about it any time any where you want and I'd be glad to hear about it
@billgonzales8978
3 жыл бұрын
and we thank you Kenneth
@geoffbell166
3 жыл бұрын
She would have killed him in a heartbeat.But yeah a nasty Civil War,much respect to all that served....
@davidkiser5206
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I participated on Operation Meade River from Nov 1968 to the final Day on December 9th 1968. I was in Hotel Company 2/5 Marines 1st Mar Div. We were under operational control of the 26th Marines. On the final days of the operation, Dec 7,8,9th My Company, H 2/5, A1/7 on our Left flank, Lco, Ico, & I believe Mco from 3/26 Lauch an attack into the Northern Bunker Complex, which was being held by the 36th NVA, & R-20 VC, in the Dodge City area. The Next three Days were the most intense combat, That I saw in Vietnam. I was wounded on the final day on the 9th. A High School friend, Herbert Skinner, who was with A 1/7 was KIA'd on the Dec 7th. A Sergeant who I believe was with Indian Company 3/26 recieved the CMH posthumously for his bravely on the night of Dec 8th.
@danodonnell7218
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mr. Woodall! I am a friend of Cameron and Alicia! My brother was there at the same time time with the 101 Airborne! Imagine that! Welcome brother!! Dan O.
@Elephantsss
3 жыл бұрын
From 1:54 these photographs are the best I have seen from a soldier in Vietnam. I am a photographer , this is a professional opinion as well as personal one. Amazing story, great video a great man documented by a great film maker. Thank you .
@dannygunsix
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding presentation! Glad you made it back home alive Marine. Thank you for your service.
@stnkyp8
3 жыл бұрын
What an incredible story. Thank you to Mr. Woodall for your service and sacrifices in life. Thank you Andy for using your talent to help tell his story. It is important these stories are told before they disappear with their authors.
@stevenbartholf9273
3 жыл бұрын
Vietnam. Today. Best. Country. On. Earth
@fload46d
3 жыл бұрын
So cool he had a good camera with him and was able to take some great pictures. I never thought of that. Of course I was no photographer.
@jeffgraham436
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for your sacrifices and service to this great country.
@antonioperalesdelhierro5188
3 жыл бұрын
Nope. This sacrifice of 63,000 youngsters was all for your social and economic betters.
@TesterBoy
3 жыл бұрын
@@antonioperalesdelhierro5188 No sabes nada de la historia ni de los crimenes de los communistas. Idiota!
@robertbiondo9381
3 жыл бұрын
@@antonioperalesdelhierro5188 All wars are
@robertbiondo9381
3 жыл бұрын
I went navy at 17 yrs old 73 I cant even imagine me being sent up to where you were and doing what you had to do. Ive lost some friends to agent orange and some more that suffer ptsd and others who loved the killing and did 2 and 4 tours. I am amazed at these stories of fighting in the jungle. You're story was a little different as to how fast you were thrust into the thick of it , glad you lived through that and are able to tell the story. You did what you had to do to survive , im sorry.
@robertmaybeth3434
3 жыл бұрын
The editing on this is really outstanding OP! I like this level of storytelling a lot. If this is your work, please keep it up, subscribed
@chrishayes1579
Жыл бұрын
My Uncle Lonnie Mitchell was KIA Dec 6th 1968, during Operation Meade River. USMC
@jeffreythomas9527
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service, glad you made it home.
@outlawalways4967
4 жыл бұрын
the production quality on these are amazing. nice work.
@zunnfix8295
4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Andy!! Been looking forward to this for a long time! Incredible video! Can't wait for part 2!
@AndrewFancher
4 жыл бұрын
Chase Shields, thanks for your continuing support man! The project wouldn’t be the same without your help! ✊🏻
@rickstandish6690
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service, from an Army guy, American, living in FSM for 36 years now.
@billgonzales8978
3 жыл бұрын
thankd Rick
@cat9x
4 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal work Andy! Thanks for making this story public.
@AndrewFancher
4 жыл бұрын
cat9x, thanks, man! It’s an honor to tell Kenny’s story ✊🏻
@roycagle8024
3 жыл бұрын
You
@roycagle8024
3 жыл бұрын
Viêt Nam 69 72
@jamestepera3356
3 жыл бұрын
Are y'all East Texans?
@Clintthecoolguy
4 жыл бұрын
Great video of my dad. Thanks for your work on this. -Clint
@AndrewFancher
4 жыл бұрын
VixSundown, thanks man! Can’t wait for y’all to see part two and three.
@Clintthecoolguy
4 жыл бұрын
Andy Fancher I’m looking forward to it! I like your cuts of Vietnam footage combined with pictures. Very well done
@philbrown9764
3 жыл бұрын
As a Brother Marine and Nam Vet...Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW MAG 12...I can only say, WELCOME HOME BROTHER, since we never heard that when we came back. And I’ll NEVER tell a Nam Vet, that knee jerk “thank you for your service” crap. That’s for the modern day Vets, not us.
@Ve-suvius
3 жыл бұрын
haha, that knee jerk crap. I like that comment.
@lawrencekeemle3133
3 жыл бұрын
@@Ve-suvius I deployed to Iraq in 2004 and I was tired of hearing that shit as well we got something in common both of our generations served in a war that was bullshit and no idea why we were sent and so many of out brothers fell on my last note welcome home brother I was army but I still respect marines totally and Nam vets
@Ve-suvius
3 жыл бұрын
@@lawrencekeemle3133 I can only understand and agree on how you feel about it. The people in position of power make decisions that they won't feel the negative effects of, only the benefits... It is a good thing to stand for a noble cause but to be used for not so noble reasons, and to have to kill fot that. That's hard.
@terryslota2224
Жыл бұрын
3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66
@jjacquesdenoeu5372
2 жыл бұрын
I was with this unit during the events of this video. "Mouse" shown in the pic I new very well.
@JohnDayDude
3 жыл бұрын
Great video... would love to see Parts 2 and 3.
@danielthrash3660
4 жыл бұрын
Holy shit Andy this is an amazing story the last of that generation have a blessing being able to preserve there story's through you
@AndrewFancher
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daniel, glad you liked the final product. These stories need to be told!
@kendragaona7461
4 жыл бұрын
He is amazing....I work with him. He makes these spears with arrow heads he finds here in Texas and gives them to his friends. He made one for me and I'll treasure it forever.
@johnsmick211
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome home Marine! RVN 67-68, Don't Ha, 2Bn,12th Marines. Semper Fi!.
@Axgoodofdunemaul
3 жыл бұрын
US Army, two tours, I could only watch the first ten minutes. I can tell you this is the real thing.
@alonsocushing2263
3 жыл бұрын
It's only 06:25 long.
@thrillsteel2252
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service!
@williamdawson4023
3 жыл бұрын
@@alonsocushing2263 it must feel 2 hours long if he can't finish it
@billgonzales8978
3 жыл бұрын
glad you made it
@boondocker7964
Жыл бұрын
@@alonsocushing2263 Stop it.
@luccianaborn6629
4 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this one! Great work! Looking forward to part 2
@AndrewFancher
4 жыл бұрын
Lucciana Amodio, thanks!! So glad you liked part one ✊🏻
@luccianaborn6629
4 жыл бұрын
My dad is a Marine who is very private about his service its cool to learn about what he may have done. Marines are their own breed lol. Very cool I love your videos!
@AndrewFancher
4 жыл бұрын
@@luccianaborn6629 you're right about that, Marines are their own breed! Kenny was very private about his service up until last year, and rightfully so. I hope you get the ability to learn more about your dad's story.
@williamkaiser8490
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you made it back.
@kendragaona7461
4 жыл бұрын
I actually I have the privilege working with this man! He is an amazing person and truly gifted man all together. Its an honor to know someone who has survived Veitnam and hear his story. Mad respect Kenny. Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made and sharing your story. Cant wait to see all of it. You are a Man to never be forgotten and forever remembered. Much love.
@TheCreativeNuisance
3 жыл бұрын
He gives it to us straight. The last time there was glory in war was when you could take out the guy on the high horse who started it.
@arnoldkellner2173
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service.US Army combat engineers WETSU 10/68-10/70
@marclayne9261
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You for Your service.....100% disabled Army veteran.....PTSD....
@williamarchibald1378
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, dear sir for your service
@atokie56
3 жыл бұрын
Great story, about a great man. Kenny, thank you for your service my friend.
@ericburkenbine349
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing work! It’s an inspiring film.
@AndrewFancher
4 жыл бұрын
Eric Burkenbine, thank you!
@Mosey410
3 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewFancher when are the next parts being released
@Mosey410
3 жыл бұрын
@jack MeOff jungle war by the lonesome valley singers
@garywiese3029
4 жыл бұрын
Very good viewing! I'm lucky that I did not go to V.N. but I lost several friends and classmates there. Thank god kenny Woodall made it back with documents,and mainly his goodness and honesty with others.
@AndrewFancher
4 жыл бұрын
Gary Wiese, thank you for watching! I’m sorry for your friends lost and trust they’re (at least) recognized on the Vietnam Wall in DC. 🇺🇸
@amir4r803
3 жыл бұрын
Blessings ! Thank you for your service, sharing!
@yankeesfan2771
3 жыл бұрын
TO ALL VIETNAM VETRANS I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND WELCOME HOME.
@ritametz5410
3 жыл бұрын
my husband was a fleet marine corpsman attached to the walking dead 1/9 in 1966/67--he made it back but not the same---need i say more !!!!
@davidleblanc9676
3 жыл бұрын
I never new where the orders were coming from we just went
@MrRiprip56
3 жыл бұрын
To ALL OUR HEROS THAT WENT TO SOUTH EAST ASIA,,,,HIGHEST RESPECTS
@dennismahoney8934
3 жыл бұрын
My brother was an M60 machine gunner with the 3rd Battalion 26th Marines at Con Thien 1967 and later at Khe Sahn. Said it was a real shit-show. I was a little later in the Army and saw no action. He is my hero.
@MrRiprip56
3 жыл бұрын
@@dennismahoney8934 I fully understand May he Lord continue to bless you and your and his,,,,From Kentucky
@artemiocastaneda2626
3 жыл бұрын
My greatest respect to all who served.
@nicolavivarelli4127
3 жыл бұрын
My great respect !
@gman1035
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome home Marine, reminds me of my pop's.
@cristobalvillalpando7451
3 жыл бұрын
So much sacrificed, by our boys . So proud of all of them, when I was in the military we were all brothers, we took care of each other, when I got back to the world it's when the color of my skin was a problem
@tracymesser296
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service!! So glad you made it back from that Hell Hole!!, bTw welcome home!!
@michaelheery6303
3 жыл бұрын
I have mixed race SON not recognised by my FAMILY etc jeeeeeeeez
@tracymesser296
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelheery6303 that’s terrible and very close Minded!!
@michaelheery6303
3 жыл бұрын
@@tracymesser296 I got tough . Am on whats apps most days to him.
@michaelheery6303
3 жыл бұрын
@@tracymesser296 well its much same on another scale in kenya. He wants to be a football I keep telling him he is going to be A PILOT. I cud tell a lot of hurt from so called Christian people I been through. Tks
@mnpd3
3 жыл бұрын
Dong Ha wasn't really as far North as you could go, but it was a lot further North that I ever wanted to be. The Marines could have all those hills. And, anyone who could use an Argus C3 knew how to take photographs. The light had to be metered or accurately guessed, and the f-stop and shutter speed set manually for each shot. Not to mention you had to remember to advance the film after each shot, and manually rewind the film before opening the back.
@richardelias2674
3 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi, 1968!
@joelburch1542
3 жыл бұрын
Small world I suppose. I had the honor of serving as a :Marine in the “leatherneck square” area for about 11 months. My second wound sent me to the USS Sanctuary and on USNH Portsmouth where I spent just over a year. During my time in Corps I enjoyed the company and brotherhood of the finest people I shall ever know, and was treated by the greatest brothers and sisters in the medical profession.. I will say those little guys on the other team were some tough and brave folks too. BTW My second wound was on Christmas Eve, even though President Johnson, bless his heart, had declared a truce!
@afellowamericanafellowamer5317
3 жыл бұрын
I work with a lot of hmongs. They're great people. I look back at the war in Viet Nam in a different way now.
@devildog6899
3 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi Brother 3/7 69 to 70 Vietnam
@pamwawrzyniec3920
3 жыл бұрын
God bless you
@jonbeams9786
3 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi, brother
@nuttintoseehere9141
3 жыл бұрын
Good shot...good second shot. it was war.
@JG-zk4kl
3 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi brother...
@timg2088
3 жыл бұрын
Where is part 2???
@josealonzotv
3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done! 🇺🇸
@isabelengelking315
3 жыл бұрын
I need part two
@burrivurri
3 жыл бұрын
Where do I find part two?
@AndrewFancher
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon. Watch the preview here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/jmuAu32dpWicaI4
@joeronzone6318
3 жыл бұрын
God bless you for your service.
@zizamo1
4 жыл бұрын
good stuff hoss
@burtthebeast4239
3 жыл бұрын
WELCOME HOME, GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏
@danielrodriguez-tj2sv
3 жыл бұрын
Something tells me that 1000 NVA soldiers killed is nothing but a damn lie but the 100 plus american soldiers was not. Makes me mad when I think of all the young soldiers that didn't come home that was the one thing we all look forward to. This was all about money but that's another story, Semper Fi
@lumkarshing2714
3 жыл бұрын
How to watch the part 2
@AndrewFancher
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon. Watch the preview here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/jmuAu32dpWicaI4
@noface4176
4 жыл бұрын
When will part 2 be out?
@1seticat
3 жыл бұрын
too bad the other four got away.
@rural5554
3 жыл бұрын
asshole..US should never been in vietnam.....
@kenrobison9528
3 жыл бұрын
Remember everyone deployed.
@joelgalvan8358
3 жыл бұрын
Marine. Vet. Sir. A. Job. Well. Done.
@isabelengelking315
3 жыл бұрын
Where is part two?
@franciscorivera7193
3 жыл бұрын
Yuo. All. Hero. Espartan. Champion. Warrior. Great. God. Bless. Rest. Peas. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
@bookreaderson
3 жыл бұрын
Apocalypse now soundtrack
@BigMikeD10001
3 жыл бұрын
1971 to 1972 red beach
@snowpatriot4045
3 жыл бұрын
Salute to you; and all respect.................(tears in my eyes); and a vodka/orange juice ; i am 70 yrs old now USAF/MSgt/Security Police; 377th Security Police ; Tan Son Nhut AB 69-70
@184876ela
3 жыл бұрын
SEMPER FI GRUNTS
@morganpirate9127
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the v.c. and n.v.a. were like that.
@AndrewFancher
3 жыл бұрын
PART TWO AVAILABLE HERE: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0Gis1WiAkaqJf3Y
That VC soldier, he was defending his homeland, his country, his family and loved ones. He was a patriot fighting against imperial invaders and was willing to give his life for this cause. I was there ‘69-‘70 just after Tet. Please don’t glorify our oppression of these gentle people. We had no right to be there.
@russkunz3949
3 жыл бұрын
@EMO EMO Rodger That. Very Nicely Said...Their is no Glory In War or Killing.
@thrillsteel2252
3 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi!
@guymcmullan9297
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 💀🚬🐓
@jerryneff7706
Жыл бұрын
Dangha ICorps
@lanslay7342
3 жыл бұрын
, .
@junojesena6537
4 жыл бұрын
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@robertmcmillen4755
3 жыл бұрын
I was there on op meade river. This is total BS
@lindanwfirefighter4973
3 жыл бұрын
Where is part 2?
@AndrewFancher
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon. Watch the preview here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/jmuAu32dpWicaI4
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